Winter Dreams™ Ruse Black Hellebore
Helleborus x 'Ruse Black'
SKU
07546
A new selection from Japan, offering unique and dramatic, deep dark-purple-black flowers on strong stems. Foliage is clean and virtually spot-free. Grown and selected from tissue culture by Miyoshi, this hybrid is notably exceptional for its consistent color and form. A prolific bloomer for beds, borders and woodland gardens. Semi-evergreen.
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Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade
Keep soil lightly moist, but not soggy
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| Botanical Pronunciation | hell-e-BOR-us |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Reaches 12-16 inches tall and 16-20 inches wide. |
| Bloom Time | Late Winter to Early Spring |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Semi-evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Mounding |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Woodland Garden, Cutting Garden |
| Light Needs | Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade |
| Special Feature | Extreme Cold Hardiness, Gift Plant, Shade Loving, Waterwise |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Keep soil lightly moist, but not soggy |
| Companion Plants | Hosta (Hosta); Coral Bells (Heuchera); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Ligularia (Ligularia); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra) |
Thrives in enriched, well-drained soil. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Tolerates drought, once established; supplement during extended dry spells. May produce seedlings with variable flowers; remove spent blooms to maintain color of original clump. Prune old foliage in spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-9
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